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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 231.99 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 231.99 and 146.55 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 231.99 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/231.99 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 231.99 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 33,998.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,998.13/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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