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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 231.77 and 63.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 231.77 and 63.23 is: 94.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 231.77 = 63.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/231.77 = 63.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 231.77 × 63.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 14,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,655.55/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.84

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