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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 231.45 and 62.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 231.45 and 62.97 is: 94.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 231.45 = 62.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/231.45 = 62.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 231.45 × 62.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 14,575.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575.26/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.46

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