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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 232.34 and 45.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 232.34 and 45.21 is: 67.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 232.34 = 45.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/232.34 = 45.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 232.34 × 45.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 10,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,503.43/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.80

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