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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 212.18 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 212.18 and 147.26 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 212.18 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/212.18 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 212.18 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 31,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,245.63/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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