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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 231.96 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 231.96 and 77.74 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 231.96 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/231.96 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 231.96 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 18,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032.57/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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