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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 231.33 and 77.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 231.33 and 77.18 is: 115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 231.33 = 77.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/231.33 = 77.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 231.33 × 77.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 17,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854.05/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.71

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