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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.74 and 63.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.74 and 63.19 is: 94.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.74 = 63.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.74 = 63.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.74 × 63.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 14,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643.65/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.79

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