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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 231.93 and 86.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 231.93 and 86.30 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 231.93 = 86.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/231.93 = 86.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 231.93 × 86.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 20,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,014.40/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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