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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 231.83 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 231.83 and 82.46 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 231.83 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/231.83 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 231.83 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 19,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,116.70/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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