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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 232.56 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 232.56 and 152.64 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 232.56 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/232.56 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 232.56 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 35,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,497.96/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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