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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 231.32 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 231.32 and 77.27 is: 115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 231.32 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/231.32 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 231.32 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 17,874.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,874.87/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.91

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