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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 231.05 and 77.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 231.05 and 77.16 is: 115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 231.05 = 77.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/231.05 = 77.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 231.05 × 77.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 17,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828.01/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.63

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