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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 231.80 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 231.80 and 63.27 is: 94.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 231.80 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/231.80 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 231.80 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 14,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.67/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.85

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