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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 232.14 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 232.14 and 86.27 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 232.14 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/232.14 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 232.14 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 20,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,026.72/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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