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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 231.26 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 231.26 and 147.80 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 231.26 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/231.26 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 231.26 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 34,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180.23/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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