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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 230.53 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 230.53 and 152.76 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 230.53 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/230.53 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 230.53 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 35,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215.76/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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