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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 232.76 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 232.76 and 46.98 is: 70.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 232.76 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/232.76 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 232.76 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 10,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,935.06/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.46

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