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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.08 and 57.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.08 and 57.88 is: 86.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.08 = 57.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.08 = 57.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.08 × 57.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 13,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,374.91/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.80

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