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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.84 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.84 and 150.73 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.84 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.84 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.84 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 34,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,944.66/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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