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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 231.15 and 62.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 231.15 and 62.79 is: 94.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 231.15 = 62.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/231.15 = 62.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 231.15 × 62.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 14,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513.91/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.18

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