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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 231.62 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 231.62 and 82.23 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 231.62 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/231.62 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 231.62 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 19,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,045.70/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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