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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 230.90 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 230.90 and 95.55 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 230.90 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/230.90 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 230.90 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 22,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062.02/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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