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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 230.86 and 57.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 230.86 and 57.72 is: 86.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 230.86 = 57.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/230.86 = 57.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 230.86 × 57.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 13,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,325.24/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.51

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