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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 230.18 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 230.18 and 147.11 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 230.18 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/230.18 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 230.18 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 33,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,859.89/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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