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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.41 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.41 and 147.75 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.41 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.41 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.41 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 33,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452.18/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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