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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 231.83 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 231.83 and 44.87 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 231.83 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/231.83 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 231.83 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 10,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,402.88/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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