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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 228.38 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 228.38 and 147.53 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 228.38 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/228.38 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 228.38 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 33,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,691.02/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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