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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 225.84 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 225.84 and 147.84 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 225.84 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/225.84 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 225.84 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 33,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,388.19/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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