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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 232.24 and 46.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 232.24 and 46.61 is: 69.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 232.24 = 46.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/232.24 = 46.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 232.24 × 46.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 10,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,824.71/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.91

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