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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 232.23 and 52.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 232.23 and 52.08 is: 78.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 232.23 = 52.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/232.23 = 52.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 232.23 × 52.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 12,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,093.86/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.14

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