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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 232.05 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 232.05 and 58.50 is: 87.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 232.05 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/232.05 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 232.05 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 13,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,574.93/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.71

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