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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 231.55 and 63.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 231.55 and 63.02 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 231.55 = 63.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/231.55 = 63.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 231.55 × 63.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 14,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590.97/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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