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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 230.82 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 230.82 and 151.44 is: 226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 230.82 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/230.82 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 230.82 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 34,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,955.38/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.04

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