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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.56 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.56 and 85.80 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.56 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.56 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.56 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 19,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867.85/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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