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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 232.34 and 52.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 232.34 and 52.17 is: 78.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 232.34 = 52.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/232.34 = 52.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 232.34 × 52.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 12,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,121.18/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.26

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