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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 229.65 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 229.65 and 147.42 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 229.65 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/229.65 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 229.65 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 33,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,855.00/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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