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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 229.36 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 229.36 and 98.86 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 229.36 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/229.36 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 229.36 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 22,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,674.53/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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