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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 229.56 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 229.56 and 146.04 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 229.56 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/229.56 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 229.56 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 33,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,524.94/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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