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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 232.43 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 232.43 and 97.07 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 232.43 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/232.43 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 232.43 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 22,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560.33/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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