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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 231.18 and 61.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 231.18 and 61.60 is: 92.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 231.18 = 61.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/231.18 = 61.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 231.18 × 61.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 14,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239.22/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.40

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