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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 232.28 and 63.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 232.28 and 63.46 is: 95.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 232.28 = 63.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/232.28 = 63.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 232.28 × 63.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 14,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,740.49/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.24

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