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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.57, 226.07 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.57, 226.07 and 147.01 is: 219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.57 : 226.07 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.57/226.07 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.57x = 226.07 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.57x = 33,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,234.55/151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.28

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