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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.55, 227.47 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.55, 227.47 and 97.48 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.55 : 227.47 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.55/227.47 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.55x = 227.47 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.55x = 22,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,173.78/151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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