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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.59 and 63.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.59 and 63.07 is: 94.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.59 = 63.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.59 = 63.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.59 × 63.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 14,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,605.96/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.62

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