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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 231.72 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 231.72 and 145.65 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 231.72 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/231.72 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 231.72 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 33,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,750.02/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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