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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 231.80 and 40.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 231.80 and 40.54 is: 60.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 231.80 = 40.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/231.80 = 40.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 231.80 × 40.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 9,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,395.81/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.80

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