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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 231.04 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 231.04 and 61.50 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 231.04 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/231.04 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 231.04 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 14,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209.14/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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