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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 227.61 and 97.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 227.61 and 97.63 is: 146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 227.61 = 97.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/227.61 = 97.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 227.61 × 97.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 22,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221.56/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.20

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