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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 225.70 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 225.70 and 146.76 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 225.70 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/225.70 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 225.70 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 33,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,123.73/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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