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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 232.24 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 232.24 and 147.20 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 232.24 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/232.24 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 232.24 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 34,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185.73/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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