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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 231.72 and 63.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 231.72 and 63.26 is: 94.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 231.72 = 63.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/231.72 = 63.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 231.72 × 63.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 14,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657.45/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.81

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