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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 231.84 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 231.84 and 39.02 is: 58.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 231.84 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/231.84 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 231.84 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 9,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,045.24/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.52

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