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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 228.13 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 228.13 and 97.92 is: 146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 228.13 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/228.13 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 228.13 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 22,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,338.49/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.97

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