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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 232.29 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 232.29 and 58.70 is: 88.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 232.29 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/232.29 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 232.29 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 13,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,634.26/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.07

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