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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 231.30 and 62.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 231.30 and 62.89 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 231.30 = 62.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/231.30 = 62.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 231.30 × 62.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 14,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546.46/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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