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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 232.25 and 50.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 232.25 and 50.71 is: 76.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 232.25 = 50.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/232.25 = 50.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 232.25 × 50.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 11,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,777.40/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.07

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