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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 229.68 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 229.68 and 153 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 229.68 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/229.68 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 229.68 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 35,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,141.04/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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