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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 231.19 and 57.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 231.19 and 57.96 is: 86.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 231.19 = 57.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/231.19 = 57.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 231.19 × 57.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 13,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,399.63/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.91

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