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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 232.14 and 63.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 232.14 and 63.47 is: 95.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 232.14 = 63.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/232.14 = 63.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 232.14 × 63.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 14,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,733.93/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.21

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