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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 231.32 and 40.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 231.32 and 40.22 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 231.32 = 40.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/231.32 = 40.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 231.32 × 40.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 9,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303.69/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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