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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 231.07 and 62.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 231.07 and 62.83 is: 94.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 231.07 = 62.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/231.07 = 62.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 231.07 × 62.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 14,518.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,518.13/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.18

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