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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 231.88 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 231.88 and 57.12 is: 85.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 231.88 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/231.88 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 231.88 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 13,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,244.99/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.66

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