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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 231.97 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 231.97 and 63.50 is: 95.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 231.97 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/231.97 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 231.97 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 14,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,730.10/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.19

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