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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 231.60 and 82.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 231.60 and 82.39 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 231.60 = 82.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/231.60 = 82.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 231.60 × 82.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 19,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,081.52/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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