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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.33, 229.88 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.33, 229.88 and 98.48 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.33 : 229.88 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.33/229.88 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.33x = 229.88 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.33x = 22,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,636.94/153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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