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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 231.74 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 231.74 and 77.46 is: 116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 231.74 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/231.74 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 231.74 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 17,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,950.58/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.00

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