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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.99, 232.71 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.99, 232.71 and 97.30 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.99 : 232.71 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.99/232.71 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.99x = 232.71 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.99x = 22,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,642.68/154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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