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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 231.33 and 62.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 231.33 and 62.90 is: 94.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 231.33 = 62.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/231.33 = 62.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 231.33 × 62.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 14,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549.50/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.37

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