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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 232.08 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 232.08 and 86.17 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 232.08 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/232.08 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 232.08 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 19,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.33/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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