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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 232.20 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 232.20 and 82.74 is: 124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 232.20 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/232.20 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 232.20 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 19,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,212.23/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.16

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