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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 232.34 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 232.34 and 77.87 is: 116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 232.34 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/232.34 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 232.34 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 18,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,091.35/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.82

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