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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 232.74 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 232.74 and 46.94 is: 70.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 232.74 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/232.74 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 232.74 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 10,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,923.65/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.42

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