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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 231.70 and 58.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 231.70 and 58.27 is: 87.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 231.70 = 58.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/231.70 = 58.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 231.70 × 58.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 13,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,501.16/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.41

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