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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.58 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.58 and 147.72 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.58 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.58 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.58 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 34,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209.00/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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