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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 228.09 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 228.09 and 103.94 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 228.09 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/228.09 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 228.09 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 23,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,707.67/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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