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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 226.99 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 226.99 and 147.97 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 226.99 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/226.99 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 226.99 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 33,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,586.77/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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