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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 231.03 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 231.03 and 148.09 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 231.03 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/231.03 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 231.03 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 34,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213.23/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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