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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 230.80 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 230.80 and 151.44 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 230.80 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/230.80 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 230.80 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 34,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,952.35/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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