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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 230.61 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 230.61 and 149.28 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 230.61 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/230.61 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 230.61 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 34,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425.46/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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