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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 229.92 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 229.92 and 98.46 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 229.92 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/229.92 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 229.92 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 22,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,637.92/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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