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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 231.99 and 51.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 231.99 and 51.90 is: 77.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 231.99 = 51.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/231.99 = 51.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 231.99 × 51.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 12,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,040.28/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.85

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