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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 230.88 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 230.88 and 96.21 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 230.88 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/230.88 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 230.88 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 22,212.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,212.96/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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