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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 231.22 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 231.22 and 85.84 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 231.22 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/231.22 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 231.22 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 19,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,846.77/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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