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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 232.16 and 52.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 232.16 and 52.10 is: 78.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 232.16 = 52.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/232.16 = 52.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 232.16 × 52.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 12,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,094.11/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.11

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