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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 231.91 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 231.91 and 46.41 is: 69.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 231.91 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/231.91 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 231.91 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 10,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,762.94/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.61

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