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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 231.12 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 231.12 and 151.48 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 231.12 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/231.12 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 231.12 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 35,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,010.06/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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