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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 228.15 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 228.15 and 104.13 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 228.15 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/228.15 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 228.15 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 23,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757.26/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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