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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 232.17 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 232.17 and 94.17 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 232.17 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/232.17 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 232.17 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 21,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,863.97/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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