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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 231.96 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 231.96 and 46.43 is: 69.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 231.96 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/231.96 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 231.96 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 10,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,768.74/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.64

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