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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.98, 230.98 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.98, 230.98 and 151.86 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.98 : 230.98 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.98/230.98 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.98x = 230.98 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.98x = 35,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,076.62/153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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