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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.50 and 63.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.50 and 63.02 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.50 = 63.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.50 = 63.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.50 × 63.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 14,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589.13/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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