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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 230.85 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 230.85 and 62.55 is: 93.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 230.85 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/230.85 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 230.85 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 14,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439.67/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.84

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