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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 228.06 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 228.06 and 97.89 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 228.06 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/228.06 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 228.06 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 22,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324.79/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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