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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.33, 231.31 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.33, 231.31 and 85.74 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.33 : 231.31 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.33/231.31 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.33x = 231.31 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.33x = 19,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,832.52/154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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