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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 231.63 and 82.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 231.63 and 82.30 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 231.63 = 82.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/231.63 = 82.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 231.63 × 82.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 19,063.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,063.15/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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