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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 230.51 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 230.51 and 151.65 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 230.51 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/230.51 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 230.51 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 34,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,957.22/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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