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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 232.26 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 232.26 and 86.50 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 232.26 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/232.26 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 232.26 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 20,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090.49/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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