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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.00, 230.65 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.00, 230.65 and 76.78 is: 115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.00 : 230.65 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.00/230.65 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.00x = 230.65 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.00x = 17,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,709.40/154.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.00

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