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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 231.87 and 63.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 231.87 and 63.31 is: 94.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 231.87 = 63.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/231.87 = 63.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 231.87 × 63.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 14,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,679.78/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.91

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