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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.29, 233.07 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.29, 233.07 and 154.29 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.29 : 233.07 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.29/233.07 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.29x = 233.07 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.29x = 35,960.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,960.37/154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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