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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 225.90 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 225.90 and 147.69 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 225.90 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/225.90 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 225.90 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 33,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,363.17/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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