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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 232.74 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 232.74 and 46.98 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 232.74 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/232.74 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 232.74 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 10,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934.13/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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