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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.50 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.50 and 97.38 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.50 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.50 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.50 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 22,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543.47/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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