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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.65, 228.69 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.65, 228.69 and 97.74 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.65 : 228.69 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.65/228.69 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.65x = 228.69 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.65x = 22,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351.67/152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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