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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.35, 228.27 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.35, 228.27 and 146.66 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.35 : 228.27 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.35/228.27 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.35x = 228.27 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.35x = 33,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,478.08/152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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