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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 232.11 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 232.11 and 82.66 is: 124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 232.11 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/232.11 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 232.11 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 19,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,186.21/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.01

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