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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 231.99 and 51.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 231.99 and 51.98 is: 77.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 231.99 = 51.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/231.99 = 51.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 231.99 × 51.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 12,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,058.26/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.94

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