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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.44 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.44 and 96.96 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.44 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.44 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.44 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 22,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537.38/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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