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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 232.43 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 232.43 and 46.72 is: 70.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 232.43 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/232.43 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 232.43 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 10,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,859.13/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.09

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