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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 227.64 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 227.64 and 97.77 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 227.64 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/227.64 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 227.64 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 22,256.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256.36/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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