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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 229.67 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 229.67 and 148.92 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 229.67 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/229.67 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 229.67 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 34,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,201.71/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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