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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 232.41 and 57.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 232.41 and 57.51 is: 86.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 232.41 = 57.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/232.41 = 57.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 232.41 × 57.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 13,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,365.90/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.26

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