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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 232.39 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 232.39 and 86.43 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 232.39 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/232.39 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 232.39 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 20,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,085.47/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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