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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 231.34 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 231.34 and 85.75 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 231.34 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/231.34 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 231.34 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 19,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837.41/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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