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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.33, 227.45 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.33, 227.45 and 147.87 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.33 : 227.45 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.33/227.45 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.33x = 227.45 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.33x = 33,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,633.03/151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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