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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 232.06 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 232.06 and 86.25 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 232.06 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/232.06 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 232.06 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 20,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,014.52/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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