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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 229.55 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 229.55 and 98.37 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 229.55 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/229.55 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 229.55 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 22,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580.34/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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