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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.40 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.40 and 46.02 is: 69.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.40 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.40 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.40 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 10,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,649.38/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.05

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