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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 232.33 and 50.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 232.33 and 50.77 is: 76.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 232.33 = 50.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/232.33 = 50.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 232.33 × 50.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 11,794.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,794.23/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.15

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