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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 230.28 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 230.28 and 147.52 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 230.28 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/230.28 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 230.28 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 33,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,970.91/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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