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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.14, 229.76 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.14, 229.76 and 98.36 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.14 : 229.76 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.14/229.76 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.14x = 229.76 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.14x = 22,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598.70/153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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