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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 232.12 and 39.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 232.12 and 39.20 is: 58.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 232.12 = 39.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/232.12 = 39.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 232.12 × 39.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 9,099.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099.30/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.80

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