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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 231.87 and 77.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 231.87 and 77.66 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 231.87 = 77.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/231.87 = 77.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 231.87 × 77.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 18,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,007.02/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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