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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 232.80 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 232.80 and 46.95 is: 70.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 232.80 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/232.80 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 232.80 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 10,929.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,929.96/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.44

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