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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 233.49 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 233.49 and 147.12 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 233.49 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/233.49 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 233.49 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 34,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,351.05/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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