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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 232.40 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 232.40 and 46.70 is: 70.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 232.40 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/232.40 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 232.40 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 10,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851.92/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.06

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