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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 232.16 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 232.16 and 86.37 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 232.16 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/232.16 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 232.16 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 20,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051.23/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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