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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 230.96 and 62.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 230.96 and 62.71 is: 94.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 230.96 = 62.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/230.96 = 62.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 230.96 × 62.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 14,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,483.50/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.09

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