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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 230.93 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 230.93 and 153.88 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 230.93 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/230.93 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 230.93 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 35,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,535.51/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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