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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 231.33 and 58.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 231.33 and 58.06 is: 87.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 231.33 = 58.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/231.33 = 58.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 231.33 × 58.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 13,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,431.02/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.11

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