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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 232.14 and 52.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 232.14 and 52.02 is: 78.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 232.14 = 52.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/232.14 = 52.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 232.14 × 52.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 12,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075.92/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.04

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