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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 232.35 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 232.35 and 149.77 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 232.35 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/232.35 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 232.35 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 34,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,799.06/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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