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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 232.07 and 39.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 232.07 and 39.16 is: 58.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 232.07 = 39.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/232.07 = 39.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 232.07 × 39.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 9,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087.38/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.74

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