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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 231.65 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 231.65 and 152.94 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 231.65 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/231.65 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 231.65 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 35,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,428.55/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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