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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 232.19 and 63.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 232.19 and 63.47 is: 95.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 232.19 = 63.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/232.19 = 63.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 232.19 × 63.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 14,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737.10/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.18

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