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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 231.93 and 58.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 231.93 and 58.37 is: 87.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 231.93 = 58.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/231.93 = 58.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 231.93 × 58.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 13,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,536.59/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.59

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