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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 229.99 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 229.99 and 152.50 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 229.99 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/229.99 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 229.99 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 35,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073.48/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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