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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 227.65 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 227.65 and 97.71 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 227.65 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/227.65 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 227.65 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 22,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,243.68/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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