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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 230.77 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 230.77 and 146.86 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 230.77 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/230.77 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 230.77 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 33,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,892.20/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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