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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.60 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.60 and 82.22 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.60 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.60 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.60 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 19,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042.15/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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