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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.55 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.55 and 77.46 is: 116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.55 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.55 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.55 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 17,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935.86/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.11

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