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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 231.03 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 231.03 and 148.90 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 231.03 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/231.03 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 231.03 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 34,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,400.37/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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