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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 231.54 and 63.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 231.54 and 63.03 is: 94.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 231.54 = 63.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/231.54 = 63.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 231.54 × 63.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 14,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593.97/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.55

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