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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 232.33 and 46.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 232.33 and 46.64 is: 69.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 232.33 = 46.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/232.33 = 46.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 232.33 × 46.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 10,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,836.34/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.98

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