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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 231.98 and 62.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 231.98 and 62.09 is: 93.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 231.98 = 62.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/231.98 = 62.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 231.98 × 62.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 14,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404.71/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.12

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