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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.48 and 62.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.48 and 62.95 is: 94.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.48 = 62.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.48 = 62.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.48 × 62.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 14,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572.24/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.43

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