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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 228.06 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 228.06 and 97.43 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 228.06 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/228.06 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 228.06 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 22,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218.75/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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