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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 231.81 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 231.81 and 149.56 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 231.81 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/231.81 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 231.81 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 34,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,669.50/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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