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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 232.27 and 63.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 232.27 and 63.69 is: 95.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 232.27 = 63.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/232.27 = 63.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 232.27 × 63.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 14,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792.25/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.55

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