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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 232.08 and 51.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 232.08 and 51.98 is: 78.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 232.08 = 51.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/232.08 = 51.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 232.08 × 51.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 12,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,063.54/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.00

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