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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 230.85 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 230.85 and 152.31 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 230.85 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/230.85 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 230.85 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 35,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,160.76/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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