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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 227.99 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 227.99 and 103.35 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 227.99 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/227.99 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 227.99 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 23,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562.25/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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