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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 229.96 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 229.96 and 153.54 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 229.96 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/229.96 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 229.96 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 35,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,308.06/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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