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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 231.06 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 231.06 and 152.07 is: 228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 231.06 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/231.06 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 231.06 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 35,137.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,137.29/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.31

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