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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.86, 230.49 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.86, 230.49 and 148.23 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.86 : 230.49 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.86/230.49 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.86x = 230.49 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.86x = 34,163.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,163.64/153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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