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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 232.22 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 232.22 and 153.15 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 232.22 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/232.22 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 232.22 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 35,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,564.49/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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