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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 231.67 and 63.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 231.67 and 63.29 is: 94.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 231.67 = 63.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/231.67 = 63.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 231.67 × 63.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 14,663.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,663.05/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.86

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