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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 231.85 and 58.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 231.85 and 58.36 is: 87.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 231.85 = 58.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/231.85 = 58.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 231.85 × 58.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 13,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,530.86/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.51

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