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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.03, 232.69 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.03, 232.69 and 152.68 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.03 : 232.69 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.03/232.69 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.03x = 232.69 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.03x = 35,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527.11/154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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