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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.60 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.60 and 77.40 is: 116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.60 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.60 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.60 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 17,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,925.84/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.02

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