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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 230.08 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 230.08 and 146.24 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 230.08 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/230.08 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 230.08 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 33,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,646.90/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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