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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.29, 231.50 and 58.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.29, 231.50 and 58.17 is: 87.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.29 : 231.50 = 58.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.29/231.50 = 58.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.29x = 231.50 × 58.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.29x = 13,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466.06/154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.28

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