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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 225.96 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 225.96 and 147.28 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 225.96 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/225.96 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 225.96 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 33,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,279.39/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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