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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 232.29 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 232.29 and 77.77 is: 116.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 232.29 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/232.29 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 232.29 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 18,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065.19/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.65

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