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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.67 and 51.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.67 and 51.76 is: 77.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.67 = 51.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.67 = 51.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.67 × 51.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 11,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,991.24/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.61

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