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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 232.48 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 232.48 and 147.02 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 232.48 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/232.48 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 232.48 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 34,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,178.44/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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