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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.38 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.38 and 52.20 is: 78.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.38 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.38 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.38 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 12,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,130.24/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.30

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