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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 231.98 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 231.98 and 51.93 is: 77.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 231.98 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/231.98 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 231.98 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 12,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046.72/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.89

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