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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.75 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.75 and 46.28 is: 69.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.75 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.75 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.75 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 10,725.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,725.39/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.43

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