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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231.16 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231.16 and 61.56 is: 92.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231.16 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231.16 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231.16 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 14,230.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,230.21/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.33

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