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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 232.22 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 232.22 and 82.54 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 232.22 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/232.22 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 232.22 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 19,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,167.44/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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