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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.74, 229.14 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.74, 229.14 and 98.68 is: 148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.74 : 229.14 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.74/229.14 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.74x = 229.14 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.74x = 22,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611.54/152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.04

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