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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 231.70 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 231.70 and 96.94 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 231.70 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/231.70 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 231.70 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 22,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461.00/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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