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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 232.45 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 232.45 and 94.46 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 232.45 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/232.45 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 232.45 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 21,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955.83/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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