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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 228.45 and 97.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 228.45 and 97.82 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 228.45 = 97.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/228.45 = 97.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 228.45 × 97.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 22,346.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,346.98/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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