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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.79 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.79 and 96.96 is: 145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.79 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.79 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.79 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 22,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,474.12/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.58

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