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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 232.32 and 46.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 232.32 and 46.67 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 232.32 = 46.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/232.32 = 46.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 232.32 × 46.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 10,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,841.21/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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