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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 231.82 and 63.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 231.82 and 63.22 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 231.82 = 63.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/231.82 = 63.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 231.82 × 63.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 14,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,655.66/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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