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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 230.51 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 230.51 and 147.01 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 230.51 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/230.51 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 230.51 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 33,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,887.50/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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