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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 231.36 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 231.36 and 85.90 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 231.36 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/231.36 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 231.36 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 19,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874.04/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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