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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 231.90 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 231.90 and 77.54 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 231.90 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/231.90 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 231.90 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 17,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982.11/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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