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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 223.25 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 223.25 and 147.90 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 223.25 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/223.25 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 223.25 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 33,017.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,017.94/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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