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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.63 and 63.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.63 and 63.09 is: 94.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.63 = 63.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.63 = 63.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.63 × 63.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 14,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,613.54/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.67

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