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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 213.74 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 213.74 and 147.18 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 213.74 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/213.74 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 213.74 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 31,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,458.25/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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