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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231.14 and 62.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231.14 and 62.78 is: 94.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231.14 = 62.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231.14 = 62.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231.14 × 62.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 14,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,510.97/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.15

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