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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 231.26 and 62.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 231.26 and 62.84 is: 94.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 231.26 = 62.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/231.26 = 62.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 231.26 × 62.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 14,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,532.64/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.31

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