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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 231.96 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 231.96 and 153.96 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 231.96 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/231.96 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 231.96 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 35,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,711.69/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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