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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 232.53 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 232.53 and 152.46 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 232.53 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/232.53 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 232.53 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 35,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,451.52/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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