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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 231.93 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 231.93 and 146.97 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 231.93 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/231.93 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 231.93 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 34,086.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,086.75/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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