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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 231.10 and 51.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 231.10 and 51.32 is: 77.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 231.10 = 51.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/231.10 = 51.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 231.10 × 51.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 11,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,860.50/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.01

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