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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 225.76 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 225.76 and 147.44 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 225.76 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/225.76 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 225.76 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 33,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,286.05/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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