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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 231.41 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 231.41 and 85.97 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 231.41 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/231.41 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 231.41 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 19,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,892.73/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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