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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 223.41 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 223.41 and 154.20 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 223.41 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/223.41 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 223.41 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 34,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,449.82/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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