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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.02, 227.70 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.02, 227.70 and 148.70 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.02 : 227.70 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.02/227.70 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.02x = 227.70 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.02x = 33,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858.99/153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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