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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 231.94 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 231.94 and 63.44 is: 95.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 231.94 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/231.94 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 231.94 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 14,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,714.27/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.11

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