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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.64 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.64 and 77.44 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.64 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.64 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.64 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 17,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,938.20/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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