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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 232.06 and 63.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 232.06 and 63.40 is: 95.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 232.06 = 63.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/232.06 = 63.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 232.06 × 63.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 14,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,712.60/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.12

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