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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 229.23 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 229.23 and 151.77 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 229.23 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/229.23 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 229.23 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 34,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,790.24/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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