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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 232.13 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 232.13 and 57.28 is: 85.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 232.13 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/232.13 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 232.13 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 13,295.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,295.43/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.87

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