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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 228.65 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 228.65 and 147.88 is: 220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 228.65 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/228.65 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 228.65 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 33,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,812.76/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.08

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