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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.86 and 77.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.86 and 77.56 is: 116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.86 = 77.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.86 = 77.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.86 × 77.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 17,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983.06/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.35

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