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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 227.58 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 227.58 and 106.04 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 227.58 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/227.58 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 227.58 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 24,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,132.58/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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