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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 232.42 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 232.42 and 86.48 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 232.42 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/232.42 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 232.42 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 20,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099.68/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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