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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 232.01 and 63.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 232.01 and 63.32 is: 94.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 232.01 = 63.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/232.01 = 63.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 232.01 × 63.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 14,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,690.57/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.99

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