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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 232.03 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 232.03 and 77.61 is: 116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 232.03 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/232.03 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 232.03 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 18,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,007.85/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.45

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