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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 231.06 and 57.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 231.06 and 57.86 is: 86.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 231.06 = 57.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/231.06 = 57.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 231.06 × 57.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 13,369.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,369.13/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.72

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