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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 232.47 and 57.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 232.47 and 57.48 is: 86.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 232.47 = 57.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/232.47 = 57.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 232.47 × 57.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 13,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,362.38/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.24

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