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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 231.89 and 51.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 231.89 and 51.83 is: 77.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 231.89 = 51.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/231.89 = 51.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 231.89 × 51.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 12,017.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,017.44/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.75

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