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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 231.54 and 77.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 231.54 and 77.38 is: 115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 231.54 = 77.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/231.54 = 77.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 231.54 × 77.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 17,916.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,916.13/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.99

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