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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 232.38 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 232.38 and 63.60 is: 95.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 232.38 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/232.38 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 232.38 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 14,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,779.37/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.44

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