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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 226.94 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 226.94 and 145.85 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 226.94 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/226.94 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 226.94 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 33,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098.19/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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