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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 231.94 and 57.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 231.94 and 57.20 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 231.94 = 57.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/231.94 = 57.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 231.94 × 57.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 13,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,266.97/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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