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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.47, 230.43 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.47, 230.43 and 147.23 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.47 : 230.43 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.47/230.43 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.47x = 230.43 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.47x = 33,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,925.06/153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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