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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 232.28 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 232.28 and 58.68 is: 88.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 232.28 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/232.28 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 232.28 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 13,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,630.19/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.03

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