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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 232.20 and 57.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 232.20 and 57.32 is: 85.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 232.20 = 57.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/232.20 = 57.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 232.20 × 57.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 13,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,309.70/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.94

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