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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 231.66 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 231.66 and 82.42 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 231.66 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/231.66 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 231.66 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 19,092.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,092.84/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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