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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 232.10 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 232.10 and 81.68 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 232.10 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/232.10 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 232.10 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 18,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956.36/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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