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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 232.14 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 232.14 and 82.60 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 232.14 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/232.14 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 232.14 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 19,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,174.76/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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