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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 232.26 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 232.26 and 94.33 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 232.26 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/232.26 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 232.26 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 21,909.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909.09/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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