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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.09 and 51.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.09 and 51.33 is: 76.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.09 = 51.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.09 = 51.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.09 × 51.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 11,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,861.85/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.99

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