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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 232.88 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 232.88 and 144.04 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 232.88 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/232.88 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 232.88 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 33,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,544.04/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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