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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 231.23 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 231.23 and 153.26 is: 230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 231.23 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/231.23 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 231.23 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 35,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,436.39/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.08

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