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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 231.60 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 231.60 and 46.20 is: 69.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 231.60 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/231.60 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 231.60 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 10,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,699.92/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.31

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