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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.40 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.40 and 147.53 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.40 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.40 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.40 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 33,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,400.79/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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