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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 213.45 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 213.45 and 147.38 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 213.45 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/213.45 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 213.45 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 31,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,458.26/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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