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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 232.27 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 232.27 and 46.66 is: 69.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 232.27 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/232.27 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 232.27 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 10,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,837.48/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.98

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