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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 232.16 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 232.16 and 58.50 is: 87.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 232.16 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/232.16 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 232.16 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 13,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,581.07/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.76

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