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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 226.93 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 226.93 and 146.86 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 226.93 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/226.93 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 226.93 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 33,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,326.94/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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