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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 232.41 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 232.41 and 154.08 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 232.41 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/232.41 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 232.41 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 35,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809.73/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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