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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 231.22 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 231.22 and 45.94 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 231.22 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/231.22 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 231.22 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 10,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622.25/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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