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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 232.22 and 52.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 232.22 and 52.12 is: 78.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 232.22 = 52.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/232.22 = 52.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 232.22 × 52.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 12,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103.65/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.17

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