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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 232.16 and 63.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 232.16 and 63.59 is: 95.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 232.16 = 63.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/232.16 = 63.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 232.16 × 63.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 14,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,763.05/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.34

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