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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.29, 230.88 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.29, 230.88 and 149.67 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.29 : 230.88 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.29/230.88 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.29x = 230.88 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.29x = 34,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,555.81/154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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