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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 232.49 and 52.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 232.49 and 52.28 is: 78.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 232.49 = 52.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/232.49 = 52.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 232.49 × 52.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 12,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,153.55/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.43

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