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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 232.34 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 232.34 and 63.52 is: 95.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 232.34 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/232.34 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 232.34 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 14,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,758.24/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.33

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