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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 231.90 and 51.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 231.90 and 51.95 is: 77.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 231.90 = 51.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/231.90 = 51.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 231.90 × 51.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 12,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048.15/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.88

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