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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.79 and 63.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.79 and 63.21 is: 94.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.79 = 63.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.79 = 63.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.79 × 63.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 14,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650.14/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.79

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