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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 229.54 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 229.54 and 152.43 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 229.54 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/229.54 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 229.54 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 34,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,988.02/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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