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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 232.17 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 232.17 and 77.79 is: 116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 232.17 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/232.17 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 232.17 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 18,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060.50/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.69

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