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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 231.94 and 51.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 231.94 and 51.96 is: 77.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 231.94 = 51.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/231.94 = 51.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 231.94 × 51.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 12,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,051.60/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.93

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