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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.79, 232.23 and 52.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.79, 232.23 and 52.09 is: 78.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.79 : 232.23 = 52.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.79/232.23 = 52.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.79x = 232.23 × 52.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.79x = 12,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,096.86/154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.15

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