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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 232 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 232 and 82.46 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 232 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/232 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 232 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 19,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,130.72/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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