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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 231.45 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 231.45 and 46.11 is: 69.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 231.45 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/231.45 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 231.45 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 10,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,671.93/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.16

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