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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 230.94 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 230.94 and 97 is: 145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 230.94 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/230.94 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 230.94 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 22,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401.18/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.35

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