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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 232.26 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 232.26 and 77.76 is: 116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 232.26 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/232.26 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 232.26 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 18,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060.25/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.61

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