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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 231.68 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 231.68 and 82.23 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 231.68 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/231.68 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 231.68 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 19,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,050.64/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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