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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 231.24 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 231.24 and 96.62 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 231.24 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/231.24 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 231.24 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 22,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342.41/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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