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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 232.52 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 232.52 and 52.31 is: 78.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 232.52 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/232.52 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 232.52 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 12,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,163.12/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.48

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