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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.10 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.10 and 145.98 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.10 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.10 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.10 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 33,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,735.98/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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