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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 232.07 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 232.07 and 82.52 is: 123.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 232.07 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/232.07 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 232.07 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 19,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,148.84/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.78

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