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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 231.92 and 63.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 231.92 and 63.35 is: 94.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 231.92 = 63.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/231.92 = 63.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 231.92 × 63.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 14,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,690.66/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.95

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