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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 231.99 and 63.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 231.99 and 63.37 is: 94.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 231.99 = 63.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/231.99 = 63.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 231.99 × 63.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 14,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701.21/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.99

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