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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.47, 237.39 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.47, 237.39 and 147.22 is: 220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.47 : 237.39 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.47/237.39 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.47x = 237.39 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.47x = 34,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,948.56/158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.54

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