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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 225.81 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 225.81 and 146.84 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 225.81 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/225.81 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 225.81 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 33,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,157.94/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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