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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.15 and 51.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.15 and 51.40 is: 77.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.15 = 51.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.15 = 51.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.15 × 51.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 11,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,881.59/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.11

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