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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 231.60 and 58.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 231.60 and 58.21 is: 87.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 231.60 = 58.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/231.60 = 58.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 231.60 × 58.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 13,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,481.44/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.32

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