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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.48 and 62.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.48 and 62.98 is: 94.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.48 = 62.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.48 = 62.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.48 × 62.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 14,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578.61/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.52

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