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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 231.86 and 51.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 231.86 and 51.88 is: 77.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 231.86 = 51.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/231.86 = 51.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 231.86 × 51.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 12,028.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,028.90/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.80

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