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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.46 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.46 and 148.15 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.46 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.46 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.46 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 34,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,142.65/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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