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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 231.96 and 46.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 231.96 and 46.42 is: 69.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 231.96 = 46.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/231.96 = 46.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 231.96 × 46.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 10,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,767.58/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.65

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