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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 231.67 and 82.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 231.67 and 82.36 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 231.67 = 82.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/231.67 = 82.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 231.67 × 82.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 19,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080.34/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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