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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 227.76 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 227.76 and 97.68 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 227.76 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/227.76 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 227.76 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 22,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,247.60/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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