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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 223.68 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 223.68 and 147.30 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 223.68 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/223.68 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 223.68 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 32,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,948.06/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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