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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 231.46 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 231.46 and 85.89 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 231.46 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/231.46 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 231.46 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 19,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,880.75/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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