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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 232.14 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 232.14 and 82.74 is: 124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 232.14 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/232.14 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 232.14 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 19,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.26/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.05

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