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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 230.54 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 230.54 and 148.96 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 230.54 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/230.54 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 230.54 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 34,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341.24/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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