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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.33, 231.53 and 51.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.33, 231.53 and 51.62 is: 77.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.33 : 231.53 = 51.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.33/231.53 = 51.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.33x = 231.53 × 51.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.33x = 11,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,951.58/154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.44

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