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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 231.33 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 231.33 and 151.03 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 231.33 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/231.33 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 231.33 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 34,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,937.77/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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