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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 227.60 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 227.60 and 147.28 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 227.60 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/227.60 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 227.60 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 33,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520.93/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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