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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.40 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.40 and 46.73 is: 70.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.40 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.40 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.40 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 10,858.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,858.66/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.09

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