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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.51 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.51 and 61.76 is: 92.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.51 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.51 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.51 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 14,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296.90/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.64

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