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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 233.36 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 233.36 and 152.69 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 233.36 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/233.36 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 233.36 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 35,632.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632.23/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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