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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.57 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.57 and 121.68 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.57 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.57 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.57 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 28,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,177.44/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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