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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 231.13 and 45.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 231.13 and 45.85 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 231.13 = 45.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/231.13 = 45.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 231.13 × 45.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 10,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,597.31/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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