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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.16 and 62.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.16 and 62.84 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.16 = 62.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.16 = 62.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.16 × 62.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 14,526.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526.09/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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