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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 231.12 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 231.12 and 149.78 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 231.12 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/231.12 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 231.12 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 34,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,617.15/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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