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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 232.38 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 232.38 and 148.26 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 232.38 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/232.38 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 232.38 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 34,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452.66/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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