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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.54 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.54 and 46.23 is: 69.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.54 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.54 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.54 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 10,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704.09/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.34

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