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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 232.76 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 232.76 and 149.50 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 232.76 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/232.76 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 232.76 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 34,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,797.62/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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