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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 231.60 and 63.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 231.60 and 63.10 is: 94.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 231.60 = 63.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/231.60 = 63.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 231.60 × 63.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 14,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,613.96/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.63

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