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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 230.99 and 51.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 230.99 and 51.30 is: 76.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 230.99 = 51.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/230.99 = 51.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 230.99 × 51.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 11,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,849.79/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.91

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