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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.88 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.88 and 77.43 is: 116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.88 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.88 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.88 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 17,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953.02/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.16

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