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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.38 and 62.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.38 and 62.95 is: 94.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.38 = 62.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.38 = 62.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.38 × 62.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 14,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563.90/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.34

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