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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 231.85 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 231.85 and 63.27 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 231.85 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/231.85 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 231.85 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 14,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,669.15/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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