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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 232.45 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 232.45 and 58.79 is: 88.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 232.45 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/232.45 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 232.45 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 13,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666.17/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.18

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