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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 231.99 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 231.99 and 46.47 is: 69.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 231.99 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/231.99 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 231.99 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 10,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,780.58/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.68

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