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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 231.63 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 231.63 and 151.30 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 231.63 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/231.63 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 231.63 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 35,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,045.62/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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