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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 231.77 and 51.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 231.77 and 51.80 is: 77.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 231.77 = 51.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/231.77 = 51.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 231.77 × 51.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 12,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,004.66/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.70

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