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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 231.42 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 231.42 and 81.33 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 231.42 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/231.42 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 231.42 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 18,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,821.39/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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