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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 230.96 and 45.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 230.96 and 45.78 is: 68.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 230.96 = 45.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/230.96 = 45.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 230.96 × 45.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 10,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,573.35/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.65

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