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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 231.81 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 231.81 and 146.93 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 231.81 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/231.81 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 231.81 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 34,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,058.68/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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