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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 231.57 and 58.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 231.57 and 58.17 is: 87.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 231.57 = 58.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/231.57 = 58.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 231.57 × 58.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 13,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,470.43/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.26

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