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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 232.01 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 232.01 and 94.20 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 232.01 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/232.01 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 232.01 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 21,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854.87/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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