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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 227.66 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 227.66 and 97 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 227.66 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/227.66 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 227.66 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 22,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,083.02/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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