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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.13, 231.16 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.13, 231.16 and 44.44 is: 66.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 231.16 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/231.16 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 231.16 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 10,272.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,272.41/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.65

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