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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 229.95 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 229.95 and 151.02 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 229.95 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/229.95 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 229.95 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 34,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,727.05/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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