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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.79, 232.16 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.79, 232.16 and 46.55 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.79 : 232.16 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.79/232.16 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.79x = 232.16 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.79x = 10,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805.65/154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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