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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.00, 231.23 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.00, 231.23 and 96.58 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.00 : 231.23 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.00/231.23 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.00x = 231.23 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.00x = 22,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332.61/154.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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