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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 232.20 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 232.20 and 82.62 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 232.20 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/232.20 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 232.20 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 19,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184.36/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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