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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 230.96 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 230.96 and 96.43 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 230.96 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/230.96 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 230.96 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 22,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271.47/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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