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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 231.03 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 231.03 and 38.46 is: 57.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 231.03 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/231.03 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 231.03 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 8,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885.41/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.69

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