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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 231.82 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 231.82 and 96.78 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 231.82 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/231.82 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 231.82 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 22,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435.54/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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