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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 229.56 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 229.56 and 146.02 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 229.56 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/229.56 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 229.56 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 33,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520.35/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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