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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.43, 232.98 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.43, 232.98 and 97.69 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.43 : 232.98 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.43/232.98 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.43x = 232.98 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.43x = 22,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759.85/155.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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