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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 231.01 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 231.01 and 151.30 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 231.01 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/231.01 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 231.01 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 34,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950.66/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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