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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 229.18 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 229.18 and 146.18 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 229.18 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/229.18 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 229.18 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 33,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,501.37/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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