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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.17 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.17 and 62.82 is: 94.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.17 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.17 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.17 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 14,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,521.79/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.25

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