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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 232.13 and 40.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 232.13 and 40.75 is: 61.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 232.13 = 40.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/232.13 = 40.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 232.13 × 40.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 9,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,459.09/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.13

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