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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 231.92 and 57.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 231.92 and 57.14 is: 85.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 231.92 = 57.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/231.92 = 57.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 231.92 × 57.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 13,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250.84/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.66

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