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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.01, 233.96 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.01, 233.96 and 46.32 is: 69.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.01 : 233.96 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.01/233.96 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.01x = 233.96 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.01x = 10,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,837.03/156.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.46

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