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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.39 and 77.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.39 and 77.20 is: 115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.39 = 77.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.39 = 77.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.39 × 77.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 17,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863.31/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.64

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