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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 231.09 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 231.09 and 56.58 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 231.09 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/231.09 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 231.09 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 13,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074.42/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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