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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 231.04 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 231.04 and 148.48 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 231.04 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/231.04 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 231.04 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 34,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,304.82/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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