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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 231.66 and 63.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 231.66 and 63.09 is: 94.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 231.66 = 63.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/231.66 = 63.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 231.66 × 63.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 14,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,615.43/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.65

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