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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 231.18 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 231.18 and 146.85 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 231.18 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/231.18 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 231.18 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 33,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,948.78/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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