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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231.06 and 57.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231.06 and 57.88 is: 86.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231.06 = 57.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231.06 = 57.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231.06 × 57.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 13,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,373.75/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.77

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