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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 231.05 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 231.05 and 152.69 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 231.05 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/231.05 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 231.05 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 35,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,278.25/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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