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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.66 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.66 and 46.23 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.66 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.66 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.66 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 10,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,709.64/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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