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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.25, 213.27 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.25, 213.27 and 147.45 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.25 : 213.27 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.25/213.27 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.25x = 213.27 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.25x = 31,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,446.66/154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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