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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 232.08 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 232.08 and 81.55 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 232.08 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/232.08 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 232.08 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 18,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924.56/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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