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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 231.08 and 51.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 231.08 and 51.32 is: 76.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 231.08 = 51.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/231.08 = 51.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 231.08 × 51.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 11,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,857.61/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.97

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