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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 231 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 231 and 45.79 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 231 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/231 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 231 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 10,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,577.49/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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