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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 231.28 and 96.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 231.28 and 96.37 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 231.28 = 96.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/231.28 = 96.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 231.28 × 96.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 22,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288.45/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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