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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 232.37 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 232.37 and 58.66 is: 88.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 232.37 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/232.37 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 232.37 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 13,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,629.37/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.02

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