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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.99 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.99 and 82.47 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.99 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.99 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.99 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 19,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,132.22/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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