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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.79, 232.15 and 63.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.79, 232.15 and 63.55 is: 95.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.79 : 232.15 = 63.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.79/232.15 = 63.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.79x = 232.15 × 63.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.79x = 14,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753.13/154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.31

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