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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.71 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.71 and 38.92 is: 58.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.71 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.71 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.71 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 9,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016.80/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.37

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