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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 232.11 and 77.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 232.11 and 77.63 is: 116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 232.11 = 77.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/232.11 = 77.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 232.11 × 77.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 18,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017.54/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.46

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