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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 231.99 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 231.99 and 86.18 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 231.99 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/231.99 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 231.99 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 19,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992.63/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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