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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 232.62 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 232.62 and 46.83 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 232.62 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/232.62 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 232.62 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 10,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,893.25/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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