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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.16 and 57.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.16 and 57.84 is: 86.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.16 = 57.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.16 = 57.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.16 × 57.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 13,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,370.29/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.78

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