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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 232.05 and 63.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 232.05 and 63.43 is: 95.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 232.05 = 63.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/232.05 = 63.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 232.05 × 63.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 14,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,718.93/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.15

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