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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 230.96 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 230.96 and 96.58 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 230.96 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/230.96 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 230.96 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 22,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304.48/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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