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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 229.74 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 229.74 and 147.72 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 229.74 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/229.74 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 229.74 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 33,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,937.50/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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