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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 227.13 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 227.13 and 147.48 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 227.13 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/227.13 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 227.13 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 33,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,497.13/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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