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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.12, 229.36 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.12, 229.36 and 147.16 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.12 : 229.36 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.12/229.36 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.12x = 229.36 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.12x = 33,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,752.62/153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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