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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.92 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.92 and 150.42 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.92 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.92 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.92 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 34,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,884.65/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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