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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231.19 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231.19 and 151.57 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231.19 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231.19 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231.19 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 35,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042.02/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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