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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 230.75 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 230.75 and 146.90 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 230.75 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/230.75 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 230.75 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 33,895.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,895.29/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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