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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 231.99 and 57.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 231.99 and 57.23 is: 85.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 231.99 = 57.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/231.99 = 57.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 231.99 × 57.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 13,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,276.79/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.80

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