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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 232.22 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 232.22 and 86.21 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 232.22 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/232.22 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 232.22 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 20,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020.43/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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