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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 231.82 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 231.82 and 152.63 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 231.82 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/231.82 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 231.82 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 35,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,381.53/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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