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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 230.13 and 145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 230.13 and 145.03 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 230.13 = 145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/230.13 = 145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 230.13 × 145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 33,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375.75/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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