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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 231.63 and 38.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 231.63 and 38.87 is: 58.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 231.63 = 38.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/231.63 = 38.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 231.63 × 38.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 9,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004.00/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.31

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