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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.13, 227.85 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.13, 227.85 and 106.68 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 227.85 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/227.85 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 227.85 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 24,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,306.21/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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