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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 232.53 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 232.53 and 149.90 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 232.53 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/232.53 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 232.53 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 34,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,856.25/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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