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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 231.44 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 231.44 and 61.70 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 231.44 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/231.44 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 231.44 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 14,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280.12/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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