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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.47 and 63.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.47 and 63.13 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.47 = 63.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.47 = 63.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.47 × 63.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 14,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,613.40/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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