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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 231.23 and 56.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 231.23 and 56.69 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 231.23 = 56.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/231.23 = 56.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 231.23 × 56.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 13,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,108.43/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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