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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.82 and 46.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.82 and 46.36 is: 69.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.82 = 46.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.82 = 46.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.82 × 46.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 10,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,747.18/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.53

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