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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 231.38 and 40.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 231.38 and 40.26 is: 60.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 231.38 = 40.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/231.38 = 40.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 231.38 × 40.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 9,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315.36/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.39

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