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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 231.58 and 63.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 231.58 and 63.01 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 231.58 = 63.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/231.58 = 63.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 231.58 × 63.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 14,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,591.86/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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