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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 227.96 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 227.96 and 104.12 is: 155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 227.96 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/227.96 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 227.96 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 23,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,735.20/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.99

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