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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 231.05 and 51.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 231.05 and 51.33 is: 76.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 231.05 = 51.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/231.05 = 51.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 231.05 × 51.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 11,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,858.64/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.97

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