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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 229.94 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 229.94 and 145 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 229.94 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/229.94 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 229.94 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 33,341.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,341.30/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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