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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 232.07 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 232.07 and 147.63 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 232.07 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/232.07 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 232.07 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 34,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,260.49/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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