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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.15 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.15 and 146.70 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.15 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.15 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.15 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 34,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,056.41/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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