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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 232.77 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 232.77 and 154.54 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 232.77 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/232.77 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 232.77 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 35,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,973.51/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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