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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 232.31 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 232.31 and 86.34 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 232.31 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/232.31 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 232.31 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 20,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057.54/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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