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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 228.36 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 228.36 and 104.48 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 228.36 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/228.36 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 228.36 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 23,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,859.05/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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