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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.99, 232.33 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.99, 232.33 and 52.22 is: 78.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.99 : 232.33 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.99/232.33 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.99x = 232.33 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.99x = 12,131.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,131.81/154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.27

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