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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.28 and 46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.28 and 46 is: 68.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.28 = 46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.28 = 46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.28 × 46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 10,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,638.88/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.98

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