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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 231.14 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 231.14 and 45.86 is: 68.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 231.14 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/231.14 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 231.14 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 10,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,600.08/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.80

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