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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 232.17 and 63.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 232.17 and 63.49 is: 95.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 232.17 = 63.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/232.17 = 63.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 232.17 × 63.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 14,740.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,740.47/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.27

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