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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 231.73 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 231.73 and 77.54 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 231.73 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/231.73 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 231.73 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 17,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,968.34/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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