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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 231.93 and 63.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 231.93 and 63.39 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 231.93 = 63.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/231.93 = 63.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 231.93 × 63.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 14,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702.04/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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