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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 231.24 and 51.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 231.24 and 51.48 is: 77.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 231.24 = 51.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/231.24 = 51.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 231.24 × 51.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 11,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,903.66/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.19

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