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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 231.21 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 231.21 and 96.39 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 231.21 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/231.21 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 231.21 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 22,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286.33/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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