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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 231.76 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 231.76 and 144.69 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 231.76 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/231.76 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 231.76 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 33,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,532.67/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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