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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 225.72 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 225.72 and 147.68 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 225.72 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/225.72 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 225.72 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 33,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,334.33/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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