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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 230.88 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 230.88 and 146.86 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 230.88 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/230.88 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 230.88 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 33,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,907.04/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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