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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 227.58 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 227.58 and 106.01 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 227.58 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/227.58 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 227.58 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 24,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125.97/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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