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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 231.12 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 231.12 and 77.13 is: 115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 231.12 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/231.12 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 231.12 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 17,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826.29/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.76

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