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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 232.32 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 232.32 and 63.62 is: 95.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 232.32 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/232.32 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 232.32 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 14,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,780.20/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.43

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