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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 232.11 and 63.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 232.11 and 63.39 is: 95.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 232.11 = 63.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/232.11 = 63.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 232.11 × 63.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 14,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,713.45/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.14

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