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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 228.85 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 228.85 and 98.70 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 228.85 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/228.85 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 228.85 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 22,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587.50/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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