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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 231.96 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 231.96 and 149.15 is: 223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 231.96 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/231.96 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 231.96 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 34,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,596.83/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.46

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