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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 232.39 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 232.39 and 77.87 is: 116.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 232.39 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/232.39 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 232.39 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 18,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096.02/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.84

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