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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 228.71 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 228.71 and 106.66 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 228.71 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/228.71 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 228.71 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 24,394.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,394.21/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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