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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.27, 231.42 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.27, 231.42 and 46.08 is: 69.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.27 : 231.42 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.27/231.42 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.27x = 231.42 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.27x = 10,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,664.01/154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.13

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