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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 227.22 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 227.22 and 106.08 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 227.22 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/227.22 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 227.22 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 24,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,103.50/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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