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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 231.62 and 63.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 231.62 and 63.13 is: 94.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 231.62 = 63.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/231.62 = 63.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 231.62 × 63.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 14,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622.17/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.67

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