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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 231.30 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 231.30 and 97.24 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 231.30 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/231.30 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 231.30 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 22,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491.61/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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