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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 231.58 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 231.58 and 46.18 is: 69.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 231.58 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/231.58 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 231.58 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 10,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,694.36/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.27

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