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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 231.96 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 231.96 and 82.66 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 231.96 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/231.96 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 231.96 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 19,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.81/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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