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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.15, 231.05 and 51.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.15, 231.05 and 51.35 is: 76.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.15 : 231.05 = 51.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.15/231.05 = 51.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.15x = 231.05 × 51.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.15x = 11,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,863.39/154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.96

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