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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 232.25 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 232.25 and 63.52 is: 95.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 232.25 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/232.25 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 232.25 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 14,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,751.62/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.29

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