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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.52 and 77.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.52 and 77.26 is: 115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.52 = 77.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.52 = 77.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.52 × 77.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 17,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885.69/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.79

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