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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 227.99 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 227.99 and 97.46 is: 146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 227.99 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/227.99 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 227.99 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 22,219.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,219.91/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.22

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