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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 231.66 and 58.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 231.66 and 58.26 is: 87.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 231.66 = 58.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/231.66 = 58.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 231.66 × 58.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 13,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495.21/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.38

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