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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.41 and 62.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.41 and 62.37 is: 93.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.41 = 62.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.41 = 62.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.41 × 62.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 14,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,495.41/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.57

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