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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 229.56 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 229.56 and 98.89 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 229.56 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/229.56 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 229.56 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 22,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701.19/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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