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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 231.34 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 231.34 and 45.98 is: 68.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 231.34 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/231.34 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 231.34 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 10,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,638.00/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.99

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