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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 232.47 and 63.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 232.47 and 63.69 is: 95.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 232.47 = 63.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/232.47 = 63.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 232.47 × 63.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 14,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,806.01/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.54

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