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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 232.43 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 232.43 and 58.75 is: 88.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 232.43 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/232.43 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 232.43 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 13,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,655.26/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.13

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