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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.33, 231.29 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.33, 231.29 and 85.81 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.33 : 231.29 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.33/231.29 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.33x = 231.29 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.33x = 19,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,846.99/154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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