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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 231.80 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 231.80 and 77.58 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 231.80 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/231.80 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 231.80 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 17,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982.66/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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