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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 232.38 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 232.38 and 94.04 is: 141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 232.38 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/232.38 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 232.38 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 21,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853.02/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.10

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