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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 232.48 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 232.48 and 46.76 is: 70.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 232.48 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/232.48 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 232.48 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 10,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,870.53/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.13

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