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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 232.07 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 232.07 and 149.45 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 232.07 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/232.07 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 232.07 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 34,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,680.95/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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