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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 232.26 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 232.26 and 86.31 is: 129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 232.26 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/232.26 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 232.26 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 20,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,046.36/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.56

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