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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 232.22 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 232.22 and 96.99 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 232.22 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/232.22 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 232.22 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 22,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,523.02/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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