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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 230.84 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 230.84 and 146.96 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 230.84 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/230.84 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 230.84 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 33,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,924.25/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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