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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 232.03 and 51.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 232.03 and 51.99 is: 77.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 232.03 = 51.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/232.03 = 51.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 232.03 × 51.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 12,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,063.24/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.96

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