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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 232.06 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 232.06 and 77.64 is: 116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 232.06 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/232.06 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 232.06 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 18,017.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017.14/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.47

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