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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 231.54 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 231.54 and 96.70 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 231.54 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/231.54 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 231.54 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 22,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,389.92/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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