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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 232.29 and 52.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 232.29 and 52.17 is: 78.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 232.29 = 52.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/232.29 = 52.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 232.29 × 52.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 12,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,118.23/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.24

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