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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 231.42 and 56.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 231.42 and 56.77 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 231.42 = 56.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/231.42 = 56.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 231.42 × 56.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 13,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,138.22/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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