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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 232.50 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 232.50 and 52.26 is: 78.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 232.50 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/232.50 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 232.50 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 12,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,150.45/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.43

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