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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 231.73 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 231.73 and 63.20 is: 94.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 231.73 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/231.73 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 231.73 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 14,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,645.34/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.77

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