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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 231.80 and 82.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 231.80 and 82.51 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 231.80 = 82.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/231.80 = 82.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 231.80 × 82.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 19,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124.83/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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