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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 231.30 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 231.30 and 149.94 is: 223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 231.30 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/231.30 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 231.30 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 34,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681.12/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.91

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