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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.25, 231.35 and 51.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.25, 231.35 and 51.53 is: 77.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.25 : 231.35 = 51.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.25/231.35 = 51.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.25x = 231.35 × 51.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.25x = 11,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,922.17/154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.29

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