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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 232.56 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 232.56 and 148.04 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 232.56 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/232.56 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 232.56 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 34,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428.18/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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