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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 231.40 and 62.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 231.40 and 62.96 is: 94.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 231.40 = 62.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/231.40 = 62.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 231.40 × 62.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 14,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568.94/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.48

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