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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.99, 232.58 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.99, 232.58 and 82.86 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.99 : 232.58 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.99/232.58 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.99x = 232.58 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.99x = 19,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,271.58/154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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