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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 228.48 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 228.48 and 98.14 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 228.48 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/228.48 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 228.48 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 22,423.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423.03/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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