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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 232.23 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 232.23 and 77.86 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 232.23 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/232.23 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 232.23 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 18,081.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081.43/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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