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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 228.39 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 228.39 and 108.84 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 228.39 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/228.39 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 228.39 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 24,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,856.83/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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