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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 231.74 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 231.74 and 86.15 is: 129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 231.74 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/231.74 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 231.74 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 19,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,964.55/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.14

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