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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 232.02 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 232.02 and 149.16 is: 223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 232.02 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/232.02 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 232.02 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 34,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,608.10/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.48

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