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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 231.37 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 231.37 and 62.91 is: 94.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 231.37 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/231.37 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 231.37 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 14,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,555.64/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.39

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