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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 227.88 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 227.88 and 147.98 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 227.88 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/227.88 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 227.88 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 33,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,721.68/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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