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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.68 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.68 and 85.16 is: 127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.68 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.68 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.68 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 19,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,729.87/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.65

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