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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 228.33 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 228.33 and 98.34 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 228.33 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/228.33 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 228.33 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 22,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453.97/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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