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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 227.28 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 227.28 and 97.56 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 227.28 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/227.28 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 227.28 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 22,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,173.44/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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