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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 232.22 and 63.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 232.22 and 63.64 is: 95.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 232.22 = 63.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/232.22 = 63.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 232.22 × 63.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 14,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777.32/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.42

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