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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.12 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.12 and 56.58 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.12 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.12 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.12 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 13,076.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,076.77/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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