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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 232.11 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 232.11 and 153.69 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 232.11 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/232.11 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 232.11 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 35,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,672.99/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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