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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 232.23 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 232.23 and 97.11 is: 145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 232.23 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/232.23 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 232.23 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 22,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551.86/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.63

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