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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 227.79 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 227.79 and 106.44 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 227.79 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/227.79 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 227.79 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 24,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,245.97/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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