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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 231.88 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 231.88 and 151.80 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 231.88 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/231.88 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 231.88 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 35,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199.38/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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