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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 227.16 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 227.16 and 146.88 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 227.16 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/227.16 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 227.16 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 33,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,365.26/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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