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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 232.10 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 232.10 and 57.26 is: 85.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 232.10 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/232.10 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 232.10 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 13,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,290.88/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.84

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