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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 231.15 and 62.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 231.15 and 62.93 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 231.15 = 62.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/231.15 = 62.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 231.15 × 62.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 14,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,545.78/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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