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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 227.24 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 227.24 and 147.80 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 227.24 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/227.24 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 227.24 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 33,586.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,586.07/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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