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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 231.96 and 51.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 231.96 and 51.97 is: 77.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 231.96 = 51.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/231.96 = 51.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 231.96 × 51.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 12,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,054.96/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.93

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