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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 227.79 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 227.79 and 97.69 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 227.79 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/227.79 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 227.79 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 22,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,252.81/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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