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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 231.71 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 231.71 and 147.24 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 231.71 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/231.71 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 231.71 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 34,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116.24/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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