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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 232.07 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 232.07 and 77.77 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 232.07 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/232.07 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 232.07 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 18,048.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048.28/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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