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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 227.61 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 227.61 and 108.56 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 227.61 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/227.61 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 227.61 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 24,709.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,709.91/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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