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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 230.29 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 230.29 and 153.05 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 230.29 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/230.29 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 230.29 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 35,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,245.88/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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