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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 231.77 and 63.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 231.77 and 63.15 is: 94.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 231.77 = 63.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/231.77 = 63.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 231.77 × 63.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 14,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,635.35/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.72

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