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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.70, 210.18 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.70, 210.18 and 147.94 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.70 : 210.18 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.70/210.18 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.70x = 210.18 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.70x = 31,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,094.03/151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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