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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.44 and 51.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.44 and 51.55 is: 77.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.44 = 51.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.44 = 51.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.44 × 51.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 11,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,930.73/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.31

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