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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 228.06 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 228.06 and 146.59 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 228.06 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/228.06 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 228.06 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 33,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,430.75/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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