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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 231.60 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 231.60 and 129.18 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 231.60 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/231.60 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 231.60 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 29,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,918.09/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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