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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 230.64 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 230.64 and 146.16 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 230.64 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/230.64 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 230.64 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 33,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,710.34/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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