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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 228.27 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 228.27 and 98.22 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 228.27 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/228.27 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 228.27 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 22,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420.68/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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