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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.25, 231.40 and 77.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.25, 231.40 and 77.20 is: 115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.25 : 231.40 = 77.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.25/231.40 = 77.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.25x = 231.40 × 77.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.25x = 17,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864.90/154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.81

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