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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 230.86 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 230.86 and 148.16 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 230.86 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/230.86 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 230.86 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 34,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,204.22/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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