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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 232.11 and 46.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 232.11 and 46.60 is: 69.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 232.11 = 46.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/232.11 = 46.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 232.11 × 46.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 10,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,815.75/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.90

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