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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 230.95 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 230.95 and 150.86 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 230.95 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/230.95 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 230.95 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 34,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,841.88/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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