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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 231.12 and 62.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 231.12 and 62.86 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 231.12 = 62.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/231.12 = 62.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 231.12 × 62.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 14,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528.20/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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