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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 230.88 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 230.88 and 147.26 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 230.88 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/230.88 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 230.88 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 33,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,999.39/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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