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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 231.27 and 62.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 231.27 and 62.86 is: 94.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 231.27 = 62.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/231.27 = 62.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 231.27 × 62.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 14,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,537.05/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.29

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