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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 232.21 and 62.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 232.21 and 62.30 is: 93.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 232.21 = 62.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/232.21 = 62.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 232.21 × 62.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 14,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467.42/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.45

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