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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 232.32 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 232.32 and 81.76 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 232.32 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/232.32 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 232.32 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 18,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,994.18/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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