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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 232 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 232 and 124.48 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 232 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/232 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 232 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 28,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,879.36/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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