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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 232.47 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 232.47 and 148.37 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 232.47 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/232.47 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 232.47 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 34,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490.41/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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