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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.72 and 56.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.72 and 56.98 is: 85.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.72 = 56.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.72 = 56.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.72 × 56.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 13,203.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203.97/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.47

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