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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.18 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.18 and 85.92 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.18 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.18 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.18 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 19,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,862.99/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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