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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 232.10 and 97.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 232.10 and 97.10 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 232.10 = 97.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/232.10 = 97.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 232.10 × 97.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 22,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,536.50/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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