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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 231.98 and 51.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 231.98 and 51.96 is: 77.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 231.98 = 51.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/231.98 = 51.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 231.98 × 51.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 12,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053.68/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.92

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