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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 231.03 and 45.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 231.03 and 45.81 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 231.03 = 45.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/231.03 = 45.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 231.03 × 45.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 10,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,583.48/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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