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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 231.36 and 51.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 231.36 and 51.53 is: 77.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 231.36 = 51.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/231.36 = 51.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 231.36 × 51.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 11,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,921.98/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.31

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