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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 231.38 and 51.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 231.38 and 51.60 is: 77.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 231.38 = 51.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/231.38 = 51.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 231.38 × 51.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 11,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,938.95/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.37

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