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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 231.74 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 231.74 and 86.09 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 231.74 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/231.74 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 231.74 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 19,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948.91/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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