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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 229.95 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 229.95 and 145.56 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 229.95 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/229.95 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 229.95 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 33,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,471.52/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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