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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 231.21 and 77.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 231.21 and 77.06 is: 115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 231.21 = 77.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/231.21 = 77.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 231.21 × 77.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 17,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,815.89/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.61

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