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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.03, 230.89 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.03, 230.89 and 96.26 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.03 : 230.89 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.03/230.89 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.03x = 230.89 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.03x = 22,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225.47/154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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