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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 232.70 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 232.70 and 94.23 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 232.70 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/232.70 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 232.70 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 21,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926.85/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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