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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 232.52 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 232.52 and 86.51 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 232.52 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/232.52 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 232.52 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 20,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115.45/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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