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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 231.79 and 77.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 231.79 and 77.49 is: 116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 231.79 = 77.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/231.79 = 77.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 231.79 × 77.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 17,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,961.41/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.22

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