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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 232.08 and 63.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 232.08 and 63.37 is: 95.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 232.08 = 63.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/232.08 = 63.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 232.08 × 63.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 14,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,706.91/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.11

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