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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 230.10 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 230.10 and 147.69 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 230.10 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/230.10 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 230.10 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 33,982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982.32/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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