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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 231.89 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 231.89 and 58.42 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 231.89 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/231.89 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 231.89 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 13,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,546.72/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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