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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 231.44 and 62.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 231.44 and 62.99 is: 94.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 231.44 = 62.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/231.44 = 62.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 231.44 × 62.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 14,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579.14/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.46

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