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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 232.26 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 232.26 and 97.18 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 232.26 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/232.26 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 232.26 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 22,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571.03/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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