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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.29 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.29 and 86.48 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.29 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.29 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.29 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 20,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087.28/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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