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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 231.04 and 57.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 231.04 and 57.84 is: 86.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 231.04 = 57.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/231.04 = 57.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 231.04 × 57.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 13,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,363.35/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.78

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