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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 230.94 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 230.94 and 147.69 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 230.94 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/230.94 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 230.94 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 34,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107.53/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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