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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 232.46 and 63.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 232.46 and 63.71 is: 95.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 232.46 = 63.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/232.46 = 63.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 232.46 × 63.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 14,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809.02/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.56

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