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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 231.95 and 51.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 231.95 and 51.91 is: 77.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 231.95 = 51.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/231.95 = 51.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 231.95 × 51.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 12,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,040.52/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.87

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