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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 231.27 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 231.27 and 62.91 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 231.27 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/231.27 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 231.27 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 14,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549.20/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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