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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.75, 230.25 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.75, 230.25 and 151.23 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.75 : 230.25 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.75/230.25 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.75x = 230.25 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.75x = 34,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,820.71/153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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