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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.29, 231.44 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.29, 231.44 and 123.71 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.29 : 231.44 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.29/231.44 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.29x = 231.44 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.29x = 28,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,629.67/154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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