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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 231.97 and 63.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 231.97 and 63.34 is: 95.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 231.97 = 63.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/231.97 = 63.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 231.97 × 63.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 14,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,692.98/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.03

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