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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.09, 231.12 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.09, 231.12 and 61.53 is: 92.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.09 : 231.12 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.09/231.12 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.09x = 231.12 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.09x = 14,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,219.95/154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.28

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