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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.03, 231.03 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.03, 231.03 and 44.35 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.03 : 231.03 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.03/231.03 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.03x = 231.03 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.03x = 10,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246.54/154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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