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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.13, 231.21 and 51.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.13, 231.21 and 51.39 is: 77.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 231.21 = 51.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/231.21 = 51.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 231.21 × 51.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 11,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,881.88/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.09

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