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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.05 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.05 and 147.08 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.05 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.05 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.05 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 33,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983.78/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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