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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.23, 232.80 and 46.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.23, 232.80 and 46.99 is: 70.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.23 : 232.80 = 46.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.23/232.80 = 46.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.23x = 232.80 × 46.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.23x = 10,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939.27/155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.47

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