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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 231.65 and 85.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 231.65 and 85.85 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 231.65 = 85.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/231.65 = 85.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 231.65 × 85.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 19,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,887.15/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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