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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.72 and 63.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.72 and 63.15 is: 94.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.72 = 63.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.72 = 63.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.72 × 63.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 14,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633.12/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.73

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