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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 230.62 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 230.62 and 153.81 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 230.62 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/230.62 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 230.62 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 35,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,471.66/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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