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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.75 and 46.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.75 and 46.26 is: 69.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.75 = 46.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.75 = 46.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.75 × 46.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 10,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,720.76/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.40

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