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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 231.92 and 77.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 231.92 and 77.57 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 231.92 = 77.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/231.92 = 77.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 231.92 × 77.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 17,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,989.07/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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