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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 231.96 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 231.96 and 86.27 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 231.96 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/231.96 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 231.96 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 20,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010.35/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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