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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 231.66 and 63.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 231.66 and 63.11 is: 94.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 231.66 = 63.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/231.66 = 63.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 231.66 × 63.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 14,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,620.64/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.69

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