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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 231.74 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 231.74 and 153.28 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 231.74 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/231.74 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 231.74 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 35,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,521.11/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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