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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 232.10 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 232.10 and 57.22 is: 85.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 232.10 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/232.10 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 232.10 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 13,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,280.76/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.84

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