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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 232.10 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 232.10 and 46.50 is: 69.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 232.10 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/232.10 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 232.10 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 10,792.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,792.42/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.76

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