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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 232.14 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 232.14 and 148.08 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 232.14 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/232.14 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 232.14 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 34,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,375.29/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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