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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 231.38 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 231.38 and 58.02 is: 87.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 231.38 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/231.38 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 231.38 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 13,424.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,424.67/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.03

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