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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 227.88 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 227.88 and 97.95 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 227.88 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/227.88 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 227.88 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 22,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,320.85/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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