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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 231.99 and 58.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 231.99 and 58.48 is: 87.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 231.99 = 58.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/231.99 = 58.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 231.99 × 58.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 13,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,566.78/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.70

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