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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 232.18 and 63.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 232.18 and 63.41 is: 95.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 232.18 = 63.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/232.18 = 63.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 232.18 × 63.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 14,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722.53/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.15

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