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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 232.02 and 77.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 232.02 and 77.70 is: 116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 232.02 = 77.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/232.02 = 77.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 232.02 × 77.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 18,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027.95/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.60

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