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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 232.11 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 232.11 and 45.06 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 232.11 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/232.11 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 232.11 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 10,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,458.88/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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