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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229.94 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229.94 and 148.30 is: 222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229.94 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229.94 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229.94 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 34,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100.10/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.64

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